Journalist: Elena, thank you for sitting down with us. You’ve been very open about the pain caused by your sisters, Sasha and Kira. You’ve described their actions as “pure evil.”
Question 1: Can you describe the moment you realized the baptism exclusion was a deliberate act? How did that change your view of them?
Elena: “It wasn’t a single moment of realization, but rather a cold clarity that settled in. When the day of the baptism came and went in silence, while Kira was there as if it were the most natural thing in the world, the mask fell off. I realized then that they weren’t just ‘busy’ or ‘forgetful.’ They were being intentional. They wanted to see if they could make me feel small by leaving me out. But it backfired. Instead of feeling small, I saw them for what they truly are. They are no longer my sisters; they are just people who happen to share my DNA, and their malice has made them strangers to me.”
Question 2: You mention that ‘7 minus 2’ leaves a stronger core. In what way do you feel more powerful now that you’ve let them go?
Elena: “There is a massive weight that lifts when you stop trying to love people who don’t want your love. By subtracting them from my life, I stopped the constant ‘math’ of wondering why I wasn’t good enough for them. I don’t need them. I don’t need their drama, their games, or their cruelty. My power comes from the fact that I no longer give them permission to hurt me. They took their choice, and in doing so, they gave me my freedom. I am 100% more whole without two people who only brought negativity into my world.”
Question 3: Regarding your mother—you say she is ‘more yours than theirs.’ How has this conflict impacted your bond with her?
Elena: “Being a daughter isn’t about a birth certificate; it’s about who shows up. It’s about who holds her hand and who cares for her heart. Sasha and Kira have shown they don’t deserve her—just like they don’t deserve me. My mother and I have a bond they can’t touch because they aren’t capable of that kind of loyalty. She is my mother in every sense of the word, while to them, she’s just an afterthought. This conflict hasn’t weakened us; it has filtered out the noise. It’s just us now, and that’s exactly how it should be.”
Journalist: Elena, your strength is evident. Thank you for sharing your story of drawing a line in the sand.
